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1972 Shorty Owner
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Stationed in Cali , born and raised in PHX Arizona.
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Trying to restore old paint - My arms are killing me!
Well today for some reason i got the motivation to try and polish the truck up a bit.
Let me tell you its a lot harder then i thought it would be. Takes lots of elbow grease! I only got half the hood done because i wanted to take some pics and show you guys how big the difference is. You can actually see a reflection from my beer! ![]() Do you guys think i should keep going? -Hart
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Re: Trying to restore old paint - My arms are killing me!
Looking good! you can't stop now!
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The Older Generation
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Re: Trying to restore old paint - My arms are killing me!
Hart,
If you need more elbow grease I can send you some cheap...Never been used! Keep up the good work... ![]() LockDoc
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Re: Trying to restore old paint - My arms are killing me!
I think you may need some higher octane beer and an electric buffer!
This is what you get with a bottle of stout and a powered buffer: Bob
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Re: Trying to restore old paint - My arms are killing me!
good work ! now more beer and some thirsty friends should make the whole thing shine!
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1972 Shorty Owner
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Stationed in Cali , born and raised in PHX Arizona.
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Re: Trying to restore old paint - My arms are killing me!
ok just bought a buffer ... now what is stout?
Thanks for the replies! I will do some more tomorrow and post the pics.
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1972 Chevy Shorty C-10- Project In Work http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...ATT1721941.jpg- New Project Last edited by JHART; 05-18-2007 at 11:25 PM. |
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Re: Trying to restore old paint - My arms are killing me!
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Stout is a style of dark beer made using roasted malts or roast barley ![]()
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Join Date: Jan 2007
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Re: Trying to restore old paint - My arms are killing me!
Electric buffer indeed. I just did a paint detail on my 97 Z71. I used the Mothers clay bar and their wax. Paint almost looked brand new (Aside from the deep scratches. I just HAD to see how well it would go down that muddy trail)
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Always Fixing Things
Join Date: Mar 2007
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Re: Trying to restore old paint - My arms are killing me!
Stout, Pilsner, or Lite, keep up the good work and keep those pictures coming.
I like what you've done. ![]()
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THE VILLIAGE IDIOT
Join Date: Nov 2006
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Re: Trying to restore old paint - My arms are killing me!
looks great...never used the stuff yor useing though..alwaysussed maguires stuff..i will ahve to look for the stuff you got..
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honestly honey,,i have no idea how that truck got here. ![]() |
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Re: Trying to restore old paint - My arms are killing me!
Get yourself a buffer and a quart of "Perfect-it II" from 3M. This stuff is great.
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Re: Trying to restore old paint - My arms are killing me!
Definitely keep the pictures coing.. Hmm, which works better Coors or Bud?
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Damn Yankee
Join Date: Feb 2007
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Re: Trying to restore old paint - My arms are killing me!
you may try wet sanding with 1500 or 2000 grit micro-paper before buffing; I prefer 3M pink or Meguiars No.7 but there's a lot of good products out there (not Zymol).
And what's buffing without an unfiltered wheat? |
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Re: Trying to restore old paint - My arms are killing me!
I never knew Coors could be used to buff paint! I thought it was for seasoning bratwurst and hydrating at NASCAR fans!
Here's some Elbow Grease for $6.95... good deal http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...f83c848d582b8c
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Join Date: Aug 2006
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Re: Trying to restore old paint - My arms are killing me!
Can't stop now!!! keep the pics coming.
Brian
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Aluminum slot wheels rule...
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Re: Trying to restore old paint - My arms are killing me!
Looks good, maybe I'll have to try this to my truck. What kind of buffing compound are you guys using?
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Join Date: Jan 2007
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Re: Trying to restore old paint - My arms are killing me!
Yes 3M's Heavy Cut Cleaner and a high speed buffer. Then some Maguire's "Wet" Show Gloss and a low speed buffer. Then some Maguire's yellow liquid after the Show Gloss has "soaked in". Then plenty of stouts.
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Damn Yankee
Join Date: Feb 2007
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Re: Trying to restore old paint - My arms are killing me!
Skip the 3M stuff and go right to the "Smutty Nose" Blueberry Wheat....seems to create a balance between the desire and the ability to actually buff
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1972 Shorty Owner
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Re: Trying to restore old paint - My arms are killing me!
I didnt get a chance to get any more of it done this weekend. I plan on working on it more after work tonight. I will post my pics after that ... thanks for all the advice guys!
Hey where would i find this Perfect It stuff from 3M?
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Damn Yankee
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Re: Trying to restore old paint - My arms are killing me!
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Re: Trying to restore old paint - My arms are killing me!
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Go to your local autobody supply store. They will have it. Looks good, Keep up the good work...youll get it done sooner or later. ![]() ![]()
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1972 Shorty Owner
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Re: Trying to restore old paint - My arms are killing me!
K i will look for some of that stuff this week end.
Tonight i made progress on the paint resto ..... I have admit though that i think good ol elbow grease does just as good a job as the buffer. I was using the buffer most the time but i kept finding myself putting it down and using my hands ..... maybe its just me ![]() Any how here are some pics of what i finished. In some of the pics you can see this white colored streak .... i am not sure what it is but it seems to take well to wax ..lol. And yes i tried to remove the streak before i waxed. I may have to sand it a bit. Remember now i was working with old dry paint that felt like it was orange primer. I know it doesnt look perfect just yet but she looks hellofa lot better. Anyway heres the progress .... only finished the hood and passenger side.
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Re: Trying to restore old paint - My arms are killing me!
try wet sanding it then buffing it
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1972 Shorty Owner
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Re: Trying to restore old paint - My arms are killing me!
I have no idea how to do that. I'm afraid i will make things worse.
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Re: Trying to restore old paint - My arms are killing me!
you have a very nice truck
1967 chevy one ton wrecker |
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